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d. Manual scribing. Basic procedure involves scribing lines into scribing (coated) foils or films. Scribing
device is pushed or pulled by hand to scribe lines. Shapes produced by cutting lines are peeled from backing to
produce positive image.
NOTE
It is not possible to manually move scribing device to accurately cut circles or
curves without additional equipment.
(1) Set machine for manual operation (paragraph 3-6.3. a).
(2) Set XY display for operation (paragraph 3-6.3 b).
(3) Select scribing point to be used.
NOTE
Scribe points are marked with line widths in millimeters.
(4) Mount scribing device (table 3-4, item 2). Check that guide pin engages collar notches.
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